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title: "Process Server & Tracing Agent"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-03"
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# Process Server & Tracing Agent

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62f2587c-b99a-4cc8-a14f-6d2cf76dad0d

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is seeking a supplier for legal documentation and certification services. The procurement process, currently at the award stage, involves offering a contract for the service of a process server and tracing agent. The contract value is set at £68,000 GBP, with a tender deadline of July 25, 2023, and a contract period starting from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2025. The council's procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the main procurement category being services, and the location of the service delivery is in Southampton with postal code SO14 7LY.

This tender from the Southampton City Council for legal documentation and certification services presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector. Companies offering process serving, tracing, and legal document certification services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The council's choice of an open procedure creates a transparent and competitive bidding process for interested suppliers. Understanding the specific legal requirements and delivery addresses as outlined in the tender documents is crucial for businesses seeking to participate and potentially secure this contract for business growth.

## Notice

Southampton City Council requires the services of a process server and tracing agent. The chosen provider would serve such legal documents as reasonably required by the Council including without limitation: Summons and claims forms; Injunctions; Enforcement notices Statutory demands; Bankruptcy and winding up petitions; Court orders; Notices of seeking possession and demotion; Court bundles; Counsel briefs; and Restricted, sensitive and Confidential Children's and Adults' documents Additional information: Please search for ref REQ/1000182 to access the opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322a7e4e-13f8-442e-a179-10d7c69541ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST VIEW HOUSE T/A ARKLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322a7e4e-13f8-442e-a179-10d7c69541ea
- 4 Jul 2023 at 15:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523ad8a0-94fe-4182-9eb7-b9a95e69cbd8
- 4 Jul 2023 at 15:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523ad8a0-94fe-4182-9eb7-b9a95e69cbd8
- 4 Jul 2023 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523ad8a0-94fe-4182-9eb7-b9a95e69cbd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322a7e4e-13f8-442e-a179-10d7c69541ea
  3rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523ad8a0-94fe-4182-9eb7-b9a95e69cbd8
  4th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=sout019
  Proactis Supplier Network

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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